Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Baltimore Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $400 (100 Rentals)

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South Baltimore, Baltimore, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Baltimore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Baltimore area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Wheelhouse Co-Living priced from $822. Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable South Baltimore apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheelhouse Co-Living4C1BR,1BA$822
Highlandtown Plaza Co-op Apartments 62+Standard1BR,1BA$845
Baybrook Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$895
Vivo Living BaltimoreThe Petite StudioStudio,1BA$940
Bon Secours1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$996
Riverview Townhomes1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Redwood PlaceStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Baltimore, MD

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Baltimore area is the $0.72 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Riverfront in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value South Baltimore apartment is the 781 Washington Blvd Model at 781 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Baltimore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverfrontThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.72
781 Washington Blvd, Unit 2781 Washington Blvd2BR,1.5BA$1.06
4217 Audrey Ave, Unit 14217 Audrey Ave1BR,1BA$0.67
2254 Annapolis Rd, Unit 22254 Annapolis Rd1BR,1BA$0.67
1425 W Baltimore St, Unit 31425 W Baltimore St1BR,1BA$1.43
23 E Randall St, Unit #123 E Randall St1BR,1BA$1.30
Guardian House1 Bed/1 Bath - F1BR,1BA$1.30
Arbuta Arms Apartments*2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Cardiff Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.29
Bon Secours1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
915 1st St, Unit 2915 1st St1BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Baltimore Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Baltimore?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Baltimore is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Baltimore?

The cheapest apartment in South Baltimore is Wheelhouse Co-Living which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in South Baltimore costs $2,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Baltimore?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 86 regular apartments in South Baltimore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Baltimore?

Cheap apartments in South Baltimore have an average cost of $554 which is $2,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Baltimore.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Baltimore Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Sarah Bregel

There are few cities more eclectic and diverse than Baltimore, Maryland. I should know. I've lived in various parts of Baltimore for most of my life.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.